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The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London

3.0 star property

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Superior Double Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Restaurant
Townhouse Group Suites | Bathroom | Shower, designer toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $256
$214 nightly
$256 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 12 - Jul 13

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4-8 Belgrove Street, London, England, WC1H 8AB
  • Place, St Pancras Chambers
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, British Library
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪74 min drive‬

Room options

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Solo Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Solo Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Double Rooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Twin Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Superior Double Rooms

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Rooms | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Family Rooms

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Townhouse Group Suites | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Townhouse Group Suites

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 240 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds
  • Free WiFi

Large Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Small Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

London

A stay at The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London places you in the heart of London, within a 10-minute drive of Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from London Eye and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Big Ben.

What's nearby

  • St Pancras Chambers - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • British Library - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University College London - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Russell Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The British Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station - 3 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Booking Office 1869 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Plum + Spilt Milk - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London offers 60 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 60 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a reception hall, and a vending machine.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 25 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

California Hotel London
California London
The California London, England
The California London
The California
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel
The California - London Kings Cross London
The California - London Kings Cross Hotel London

The California - Kings Cross St Pancras, London Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1015 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Collette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in a very convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of great choices for food nearby, right across from the tube and the int'l train statiin. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and quiet hotel near st pancras/kings cross
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its an ok hotel what makes it an top rating is how close it is to the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very charming and close to the Kings Cross train station and buses. The rooms were small but had everything you could need. Very comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, funky boutique hotel near King's Cross and St. Pancras stations.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice spot, clean and tidy, surprisingly modern!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another fab stay!! The staff are amazing. The hotel is excellent for a night or 2 in London and very central to where you need to be for transport links, attractions and places to eat. Can highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A warm welcome from a lovely team, perfect location for St Pancras and the wonderful Tube Network. This hotel is a real gem in London and made so much better by the lovely staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, plenty of amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great food selection nearby. St. Pancras and King's Cross right across the street. Very tidy and the staff were really amazing. Hoghly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Value for money, location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Padraic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, friendly staff, very central, no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was close to the train station so easy to access. Getting around inside the hotel with a large suitcase was a little more difficult as the walk ways were very narrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless, the bed comfortable, and the facilities all that you could wish for. The staff were also very helpful. We didn't eat at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really quiet for central stay, my room was accessible and close to reception so expected noise but slept soundly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

AlleyKat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Perfect for a short stay and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Basic room but perfect for a one night stay. Brilliant location over the road from kings cross and at pancras and being able to drop your bags off meant we weren't lugging them round all day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Generally clean, room and bathroom a little tired. Staff were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tabytha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great and had everything we needed for our one night stay. Can’t beat it’s location close to Kings Cross station!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room / amazing breakfast

Very nice room and excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025